Defibrillators (AED)

Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) devices have been installed throughout the University campuses for use in emergency situations. They are easy to operate by any person with or without training. They are used when a casualty has a serious cardiac rhythm disturbance causing unconsciousness, such as a heart attack.

If you need an AED

1. Go to the nearest AED (See AED Locations)
2. Call the campus securitycampus securitycampus security using the contact number listed on the AED cabinet or 999 to make them aware of the incident and to be given the security code to access the AED
3. Follow the spoken instructions given by the AED (See AED Instruction Videos)
4. Ambulance arrives

When to use an AED

An AED is built to conduct an initial assessment on the casualty. Once it has been setup correctly, the AED will automatically assess whether a shock is required and will not initiate this unless the casualty is experiencing a serious cardiac rhythm disturbance. 

Completing a Primary Survey on the casualty is a quick way to identify if a AED is required and a training video is available online.

AED locations

Do you have to be trained to use a defibrillator?

No – the defibrillator will guide you through what to do with simple voice instructions and visual prompts. Anyone can safely use a defibrillator. Do not wait for the emergency services to arrive to start treating the casualty.

Are defibrillators easy to use?

Yes - All makes of defibrillator will provide voice instructions or visual prompts instructing you what to do, from performing CPR to attaching the pads.

Any defibrillator can be used by anyone with no training.